Obituaries
Lorene Johnson
December 27, 2025
Lorene Johnson, age 78, of Bunch, Oklahoma, passed away on December 27, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Born on October 31, 1947, in Tahlequah to George and Mary (Rogers) Johnson, Lorene was a treasured member of her community and family.
A devoted follower of the Lord, Lorene found joy in attending church and sharing her faith. She was a loving mother and...
Tommy "Tom" Zelph Richison
December 24, 2025
Tommy “Tom” Zelph Richison, age 84, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, surrounded by the assurance of his faith. He was born on February 20, 1941, to Imogene and Newell Richison of Fort Smith, Arkansas, who preceded him in death.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong learner. He shared 57 loving years of marriage with his wife,...
Louise (Brashier) Laxton
December 22, 2025
Graveside Service for Louise (Brashier) Laxton, 88, of Checotah, Oklahoma, will be at 3:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Fields Cemetery in Porum, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
She was born on December 10, 1937 in Briartown, Oklahoma to Alice (Clinton) Brashier and Lon Brashier and passed away on December 22, 2025 in...
Joe Ward
December 22, 2025
Joe Ward, 68, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on September 8, 1957, to Gladys Loretta (Lacey) Ward and Billy Gene Ward. Joe worked as a carpenter, contributing his skills and craftsmanship to many projects throughout his life.
He is survived by four sons: Christopher Joseph of Sallisaw, OK, Noah Blake Ward...
Virginia V. O'Neal
December 22, 2025
Virginia V. O'Neal, age 89, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on March 12, 1936, in Liberty, Oklahoma, to Eva Bell (Jeremiah) Reed and Edgar James Reed, Virginia devoted her life to her family, church and community. On August 30, 1952, she married Arnold D. O'Neal in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Together they created a loving home filled...
Wayne Keith Nance
December 21, 2025
Funeral Service for Wayne Keith Nance, 61, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Roland, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on December 17, 1964 in Vian, Oklahoma to Minnie Louise...
Tammy Lynn Southern-Riggs
December 20, 2025
Tammy Lynn Southern-Riggs was born on May 20, 1970 to Violet Virginia “Gin” Radford and Gary Lee Southern. She married the father of her children, Ronnie Riggs, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on March 11, 1991.
Tammy was beyond talented in so many areas of her life. She was smart, crafty, funny, and above all an incredible cook! Along with running the...
Billy Jack Honeycutt, Sr.
December 19, 2025
Funeral Service for Billy Jack Honeycutt Sr., 68, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Dwight Mission Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on July 21, 1957 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Dolores...
William Robert Rawlings
December 16, 2025
Cremation Service for William Robert "Bill" Rawlings, 76, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on January 22, 1949 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Gracie Maggie (Turknett) Rawlings and Edgar Ray Rawlings and passed away on December 16, 2025 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was married to Teresa Rawlings. She preceded him...
John Hendricks
December 13, 2025
Graveside services for John Hendricks, 74, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Muldrow Memory Gardens in Muldrow, Oklahoma, with Reverend Shawn Caldwell officiating. Services are under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.Viewing and visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.,...
Mark Isaacs
December 11, 2025
Mark Isaacs, 63, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was born on December 28, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Maudie (McMurtrey) Cornell and Norman Isaacs. Mr. Isaacs was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Mark is survived by his mother, Irene Cornell of Gore, Oklahoma; three sisters—Susan Waldrop, Paula Cornett, and Kathy DeSpain, all of...
Trevor Fisher
December 7, 2025
Cremation Service for Trevor Fisher, 48, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on September 17, 1977 in Litchfield, Illinois to Linda Lou (Emerson) Fisher and Harold Lee Fisher and passed away on December 7, 2025 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Trevor enjoyed hanging out with family, taking nature photographs, and was a...
Teddy Roberts
December 7, 2025
Teddy Roberts, 36, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, OK, was born on January 6, 1989 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Ronda Roberts and Richard Poindexter and passed away on December 7, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Teddy was an avid video game player. He collected video systems and enjoyed watching anime.
Survivors are mother, Ronda of Sallisaw, OK; one sister, Brandy Roberts of...
Debbie Sanders
December 6, 2025
Debbie Sanders, age 69, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on July 5, 1956, in Van Buren, Arkansas to Mary Paralee (Barker) Park and Harold Shelton Park. Debbie was united in marriage to Billy W. Sanders on June 7, 1985, in Fort Smith.
Debbie was a cherished member of her community...
Clifford Ray Minter
December 5, 2025
Funeral Service for Clifford Ray Minter, 77, of San Jacinto, California and formerly of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on July 3, 1948 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Ruby Lee (Johnson) Williams and...
Leon "Pop" Copeland
December 5, 2025
Leon "Pop" Copeland, 73, of Moffett, Oklahoma, was born on June 14, 1952 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Dorothy McDonald Copeland and passed away on December 5, 2025 in Roland, Oklahoma. He was married to Mary (Corley) Copeland. Mr. Copeland was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a truck driver. He loved to fish and watch the grass grow with his...
Rosa Bradshaw
December 5, 2025
Graveside Memorial Service for Rosa Bradshaw, 81, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Box Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
She was born on May 8, 1944 in Concord, California to Delpha Daphine (Vance) Patterson and Fred Patterson and passed away on December 5, 2025...
Pat Howard
December 5, 2025
Cremation Service for Pat Howard, 70, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
She was born on March 3, 1955 in Roswell, New Mexico to Charlotte Dee (Dillard) Craig and Isaac Lafayette Craig, Jr. and passed away on December 5, 2025 in Vian, Oklahoma. She was married to Johnny Howard. He preceded her in...
Gardenia (Lindsey) Plummer
December 4, 2025
Gardenia Veon (Lindsey) Plummer, 81, of Marble City, was born September 24, 1944 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Jackie (Teague) Lindsey and Benjamin C. Lindsey and passed away December 4, 2025 in Marble City, Oklahoma.
She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Plummer; one son, Luke Plummer; two granddaughters, Kelsey Plummer and Lyndsey Plummer; one brother, Boyd Wayne Lindsey; several nieces, nephews,...
Bertha Lea (Barnes) Farmer
December 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bertha Lea (Barnes) Farmer, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on December 3, 2025, just one day shy of her 78th birthday. Bertha was born on December 4, 1947, in Northview community, Oklahoma, to Martha Irene (Asbill) Barnes and James Edward Barnes. Her life...

